Retro: GamerDad in the National Post
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Posted on May 30th, 2008 by
In 2005 GamerDad was profiled in Canada’s National Post newspaper. The National Post is a nationwide paper so, Welcome Canadian GamerDads! (GamerPeres, in Montreal!)Thank you to Adam McDowell for the phone call and for writing the story. Basically it covers, briefly, why I began GamerDad and some of my goals for the site. more…
Retro: GamerDad in the Washington Post
Posted on May 16th, 2008 by
GamerDad looks at a mention from 2005:In an article titled: Keeping Kids Safe, Online & Off the Washington Post, with help from PCWorld Magazine, recommend several parent friendly game review sites. All are recommended with “reservations” except for, yes, you guessed it. Here’s a quote: more…
The GD/WTP Deal – Explained
Posted on May 14th, 2008 by
I’ve gotten a flurry of email from friends, colleagues, a VIP or two, PR reps, and readers over the preceding announcement. Here’s the gist: What They Like Inc. bought the bulk of the GamerDad review archive and are going to repurpose it for their more sober format. I “sold out” for two reasons but let me tell you the story – from my perspective – first. Let me start by saying, after a near-death experience and on the 5 year anniversary, I can’t tell you how happy I am to be writing about all of this! more…
GamerDad Sells Review Archive
Posted on May 13th, 2008 by
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT THEY LIKE, INC. ACQUIRES GAMERDAD VIDEO GAME REVIEW ARCHIVE FOR WHAT THEY PLAY
New Content Fortifies What They Play’s Substantial Offerings; Expands Internet’s Most Comprehensive Resource for Parents About Video Games
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Retro: GamerDad on PBS!
Posted on May 7th, 2008 by
Back in 2005 GamerDad was recommended to parents on the PBS syndicated program PC World’s Digital Duo! Come on in and watch the video & read the article.I’m a bit late with this one, because nobody told me about it! But apparently on November 2nd a PBS syndicated program (put out by PCWorld Magazine) called “The Digital Duo” did a segment on the best websites for parents and kids. They hit the basics, The ESRB, Edutaining Kids, and more, but they also included GamerDad. It’s nice to see your website on television, I thought you might get a kick out of it too.
GamerDad on WIOD Miami: GTA IV
Posted on April 29th, 2008 by
WIOD Miami 610, a FOX Radio affiliate, contacted me this morning about Grand Theft Auto IV. I emphasized that the game is for adults, and that while kids won’t be harmed by it, the game is too satirical and mature in content for kids to really appreciate. The interview aired at 10am Central Time this morning and was edited down to two topics: “How offensive if the game?” and “The High Def makes it worse.” Hey, they didn’t misquote me at least – and the information is useful and accurate – if not completely fair and balanced. Regardless, thanks WIOD for the opportunity to help your listeners!
Live from New York
Posted on April 23rd, 2008 by
On Wednesday April 23rd at 7pm EST, the ESRB’s President Patrica Vance, National PTA President Jan Harp Domene, and Your Friendly Neighborhood GamerDad were joined by the host of WGN’s Technology Tailor radio program, Alex Goldfayn, for a video presentation on Internet Safety and Video Games. We even had a Q&A afterwards! It could not have gone better. Want to read it? See it? Hear it? Then click it!
The PTA, the ESRB & GamerDad: Working Together
Posted on April 21st, 2008 by
Here’s the good news in a nutshell: The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) have teamed up and hired GAMERDAD to publish an online safety booklet –Available Online (PDF)– But that’s not all! I’m jetting off to New York City tomorrow to participate in an Online Seminar/Webinar, a helpful video for parents, and participate in an online Q&A. On Wednesday at 7pm EST you can see both the GamerDad, a representative of the PTA, and Patricia Vance, President of the ESRB, will be having a web based chat. Joining us for the first part will be National PTA President Jan Harp Domene and hosting the whole shebang is the WGN Radio’s Technology Tailor.
Consoles & Carnage
Posted on November 16th, 2007 by
A few months ago I was contacted by a couple of high school students claiming they were making a documentary about video game violence. I gave them some of my time and answered their questions as thoroughly as I could. Now, in record time, they’re finished and have uploaded the documentary to YouTube. I’m very proud to link to this… these teens made an excellent, unbiased, and well crafted primer on video game controversy, fact and fiction. In fact, they outdid the mainstream media in most cased. (And I’m not just linking to it because I’m used as an expert in the video!)
